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Industrywatch Trail Boss Not For Muzzleloading he folks at IMR Legendary Powders have issued a warning to clarify misconceptions about Trail Boss, a 100-percent smokeless gunpowder. “Various articles and blogs have appeared misstating that Trail Boss is a blackpowder/muzzleloading-type propellant. Nothing could be further from the truth,” said Chris Hodgdon, who heads marketing and sales for Hodgdon Powder Co., owners of IMR. “Using Trail Boss, or any smokeless powder, in a muzzleloading firearm is never recommended.” Hodgdon pointed out that the best approach is to always follow IMR’s loading recommendations exactly as shown in the 2011 Basic Smokeless Manual, Annual Manual and in the Reloading Data Center at www.imrpowder.com. For more information, call (913) 3629455 or e-mail: help@ihodgdon.com. Continued from page 62 E-mail the Editor russ@shootingindustry.com Benchmade Supports National Guard Documentary alutes to Benchmade Knife Co., for their support in the making of “Shepherds of Helmand,” a documentary about 17 Oregon National Guard soldiers deployed to Afghanistan to train a battalion of the Afghan National Army in 2008. The film depicts the unit’s mission to conduct counter narcotics patrols in the deadly Helmand Province, a Taliban stronghold. “We’re extremely proud to support the making of this film,” said Rob Morrison, Benchmade’s director of marketing and strategic planning. “These stories help us understand what the soldiers go through on a daily basis when at war, bringing us closer to their personal sacrifices.” “Shepherds of Helmand” premiered in Portland, Ore., with a portion of the proceeds from the screening and DVD sales of the film supporting Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA). To purchase the documentary, visit www.honoredveterans.org. T S Hefty Blue Book Released he 32nd Edition Blue Book of Gun Values has 2,384 pages of what we have come to expect from this must-have reference. New 2011 makes and models are included, plus updated values on discontinued firearms and antiques. The 80-page Photo Percentage Grading System has highresolution color images to help determine a firearm’s correct condition factor. Revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns are also shown separately, in addition to NRA Antique Condition Factors. To order, call 1-800-877-4867. Visit www.bluebookinc.com. T Federal Issues Safety Warning F ederal Premium is recalling certain lots of .45 ammunition, which may contain an incorrect propellant charge. The company warns that ammunition from these lots should not be used: 38X628 through 38X765 and 38T401 through 38T414. The .45 ammo is marketed under the American Eagle, Champion, Gold Medal, Hi-Shok and Federal Personal Defense brands. For additional details, visit www.federalpremium.com. 9 for current, obsolete and military gun parts, gunsmith supplies, military surplus and shooting accessories. ITEM#TP-33 ONLY $24.95! (for the 3-volume set) catalog #33 The only source you’ll ever need… Commercial Firearms Reference Guide and Firearms Accessory Catalog ITem #TP-33Cm. $20.50 military Firearms Reference Guide and Firearms Accessory Catalog ITem #TP-33mL . $11.95 Also Available as Two-Book Sets! Our new three-volume set for Catalog #33 features our: • 1,008 page Commercial Firearms Reference Guide with over 500 schematics, • 456 page Firearms Accessory Catalog, and • 240 page Military Firearms Reference Guide, with over 100 schematics Order your set NOW! Our latest editions feature more than 180,000 individual items, over 700 schematic drawings and parts lists, and a store brand name to original manufacturer cross-reference. We carry products for hundreds of manufacturers including: • Heckler & Koch • Colt • High Standard • Ruger • Marlin • Mauser • Mossberg • Remington • Savage • SigArms • Glock • Uberti • AMT • Benelli ® U.S. Orders: Shipped bulk mail. Shipping charges included. Foreign Orders: Shipped air mail (30 day delivery) or surface (90 day delivery). Shipping charges additional. Mail: PO Box 299 West Hurley Ny 12491 — or — 226 Williams Lane, Kingston Ny 12401 Order Toll-Free: 866-686-7424 • Toll-Free Fax: 877-GUNPART • Web: GunPartsCorp.com www.shootingindustry.com APRIL 2011 61